Books for Band Directors

In Modern Etudes and Studies for the Total Percussionist, band director and percussionist Chris Colaneri lays out a comprehensive system of total percussion education. The lessons are gleaned from

One of the most thorough reference books available that addresses what may be the most important topic in music education today. This text provides extensive information and an effective summary of the

Tim Lautzenheiser, one of the most popular and respected speakers on music education in the United States, released this compilation of some of his best published writings and lectures on key issues facing

Help music students learn more in less time, reach higher goals, and become active participants in their education. An extremely beneficial text for band, choir, orchestra and general music that provides

From a first-year teacher whose instruments were stolen before entering his building and a teacher who received "hate mail" before her first day, to a teacher whose sensitivity, flexibility and insight

Philosophical, theoretical, and practical tools are provided that have been desperately needed for band and orchestra teachers hoping to bring improvisation to their students. Topics covered include:

Band director Scott Rush and leadership legend Tim Lautzenheiser join forces to create a dynamic and engaging resource that fosters the leadership qualities of every student, not just the chosen few. This

Recruiting for beginning instrumental music is a year-round job. This book is the most complete manual on recruiting and retention for beginning instrumental music, compiled from ideas and practices of

Drawn from the authors' combined 80 years of experience in higher education and their mentorship of young colleagues, this book is a comprehensive guide to thriving as an applied studio faculty member at

Now is the time to practice smarter, not harder. It's time to practice with purpose! Practice is everything if you want to improve as a musician. But how do you practice effectively and with efficiency?

To retain students in music, they need to get hooked on music. More than anything else, it is the daily classroom experience that keeps them in the music program! Every rehearsal minute must be carefully

Twelve prominent elementary, middle school, and junior high band directors share innovative ideas on program structure, recruitment, and rehearsal strategies for beginning musicians. Through perseverance

Rhythm is the most important thing in music.  Most methods for teaching rhythm to students present a concept, give it a couple of lines, and then move on to something new.  Most students learn

This book is the companion resource to Boosters to the Rescue! which provides ready-to-use Word, Excel, and PDF files to help booster clubs set and achieve a long-term vision for their

This volume builds on the twenty-year tradition of its predecessors providing essential and innovative information for wind band conductors. Like the preceeding volumes, it includes Teacher Resource Guides

Freshly revised and completely rewritten, the landmark book that broke new ground now contains more theoretical, practical, and analytical insights than ever. This greatly expanded Second Edition takes full

Taking a multi-cultural approach to band literature and conducting, Volume 2 picks up where  the first top-selling book left off, featuring compelling discussions of the most important issues facing